UK immigration calculators
Dates and costs for people on a UK work visa and the employers who sponsor them. Fees here are the Home Office fees from 8 April 2026. Rules change through Statements of Changes several times a year, so each page shows when it was last checked.
Planning to settle
Applying for or extending a visa
Figures these calculators use
| Figure | Amount | Applies |
|---|---|---|
| ILR application fee, per person | £3,226 | From 8 April 2026 |
| Skilled Worker visa, outside UK, up to 3 years | £819 | From 8 April 2026 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge, adult, per year | £1,035 | Current rate |
| Immigration Skills Charge, large sponsor, per year | £1,320 | From 16 December 2025 |
| Absence limit for ILR | 180 days | In any 12 months |
The government has consulted on making 10 years the normal qualifying period for settlement. As at 25 October 2026 no rules have been laid, and the 5-year Skilled Worker route still applies.
Figures checked 25 October 2026Sources are listed on each calculatorHow we calculate